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E121 EJM

1987 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,051 mi
Last recorded148,051 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Toyota MR2110,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE121 EJM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 148,051 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 147,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 146,290 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 143,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 143,415 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 143,415 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2005
Fail 23 Nov 2005 124,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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E121 EJM is a 1987 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 110,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E121 EJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Toyota MR2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E121 EJM registered?

E121 EJM is a 1987 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 December 1987.

Is E121 EJM safe to buy?

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